Franchising News & Media

Brothers bonding over Dave's Hot Chicken openings

March 1, 2022

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has inked a franchise agreement with brothers John and Jason Hotchkiss and Paul Gorman to open eight locations throughout…

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Taziki's plans Nashville expansion

March 1, 2022

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe will surpass the 20-location benchmark this year in Tennessee when it opens four locations in the greater Nashville area in…

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Wayback Burgers extends Canadian franchisee's territory

March 1, 2022

Wayback Burgers has expanded its master franchise agreement with Rick De Dominicis, who owns five locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, to include…

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Miller’s Famous Sandwiches targeting Boston

February 28, 2022

Two months after announcing the launch of its franchise expansion plans along the East Coast, Miller's Famous Sandwiches is targeting the greater Boston area…

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Juice It Up opening inside c-store

February 25, 2022

Juice It Up is celebrating its grand opening Sunday at Riverwalk in Madera, California, located inside Fresh Fill, a modern market providing health-conscious…

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Weenie Wonder debuting in Ohio

February 25, 2022

Rise Brands has opened its first fast casual restaurant concept, Weenie Wonder, in Dublin, Ohio. Located in Bridge Park between its sister companies, Pins…

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Shawarma Press opens 3rd Walmart location

February 25, 2022

Irving, Texas-based Shawarma Press has opened its third Walmart location inside a Plano, Texas, store at 6001 N. Central Expressway, near the University of…

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The Cumin Bowl serving Atlanta residents

February 24, 2022

Chicago's The Cumin Bowl, is now serving its customizable Indian bowls, in and around the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. Located at UPop, the upscale…

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Qdoba lands 'largest deal in brand history'

February 24, 2022

Qdoba Mexican Eats has signed a multi-unit franchise development agreement to bring 30 locations to North Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties in Florida over…

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Waba Grill franchisee opens 19th store

February 23, 2022

WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain, has opened in Calimesa, California, marking the brand's 25th location in Riverside County and the 19th location for…

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Killer Burger adds 18th location

February 23, 2022

Portland-based Killer Burger is opening in Vancouver, Washington, under the direction of franchisee Nate Barile.

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South Korean fried chicken chain expanding in US

February 23, 2022

Mom's Touch, a fried chicken fast-casual chain born 25 years ago in South Korea, has added a second Long Beach, California, location in Harding Plaza on the…

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Zoup planning massive expansion

February 23, 2022

Detroit-based Zoup Eatery is expanding in major U.S. markets, including Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Colorado.

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Sweetgreen opening in San Diego

February 23, 2022

Sweetgreen is opening its first restaurant Wednesday in the San Diego area in Carlsbad, California, marking the brand's 14th market, according to a company…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Connecticut

February 22, 2022

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opened its first franchised location Tuesday near the University of Connecticut.

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LeBron James teams up with Old El Paso to create fast casual concept

February 22, 2022

NBA star LeBron James and Old El Paso have teamed up to create The Taco Shop by Old El Paso in Akron, Ohio.

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The Habit Burger opening locations in Arizona, North Carolina

February 21, 2022

California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening two locations this week — one in Phoenix, Arizona, and one in Burlington, North Carolina. Each will offer…

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UT alum opening Fajita Pete's in Austin

February 17, 2022

Since 2020, Austin has grown by half a million residents, making it the perfect city for Fajita Pete's, according to franchisee Michael Blalock, a University…

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Celebrity chef opening fast casual dessert concept

February 16, 2022

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani has created Jars, a fast-casual dessert concept leveraging the latest technology and labor-saving cooking techniques to produce…

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Dog Haus stretching growth potential

February 16, 2022

After opening 13 locations in 2021, Pasadena-based Dog Haus has 20 more locations under construction or in the pipeline for Florida, Kentucky, Michigan…

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